YEARLY HIGH
0.2518 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1398 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1750 EGP

2020 HTG to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 0.2518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1120 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1619 to the December average rate of 0.2245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2518 was up 8.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,259 EGP
2019 Average 938 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 699 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.13 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2581
0.1319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to EGP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1584, compared to 0.1916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0232 EGP (High: 0.2387 / Low: 0.2156). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 EGP (High: 0.1442 / Low: 0.1414).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.2476) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0786 (+46.51%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.2476
2019 Avg (October) 0.1690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1688 0.1590 0.1619
February 0.1769 0.1555 0.1608
March 0.1765 0.1647 0.1665
April 0.1681 0.1610 0.1636
May 0.1504 0.1450 0.1482
June 0.1520 0.1470 0.1496
July 0.1474 0.1432 0.1452
August 0.1442 0.1414 0.1424
September 0.1498 0.1398 0.1461
October 0.2518 0.2340 0.2476
November 0.2493 0.2365 0.2439
December 0.2387 0.2156 0.2245